Best Cheap Tacos Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana
Shareable, bar-forward Mexican built around tacos, queso, and snackable sides.
Notable Picks
8.3
A modern, cocktails-friendly Mexican spot that works best as a shareable-plates night—crispy snacks, queso, and tacos built for mixing and matching. It’s a strong pick when you want a lively room and a menu that can pivot from casual bites to a fuller dinner flow.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Esquites de la casa, Chipotle queso & chips
What makes it special: Shareable, bar-forward Mexican built around tacos, queso, and snackable sides.
8.1
A bright, high-traffic taqueria that’s most reliable when you keep the order simple: a couple tacos, one side, and a drink. It’s not trying to be a deep-cut regional specialist, but it consistently delivers crowd-pleasing flavors with fast, predictable pacing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef birria taco, Crispy fish taco, Corn esquites
What makes it special: A polished, high-volume taco shop with dependable favorites and fast flow.
8.1
A waterfront-adjacent food truck that’s strongest on rich, stew-driven tacos—juicy fillings, hot tortillas, and a satisfying, messy-in-the-best-way payoff. Ideal for grab-and-go eating with a view when you want real flavor without the sit-down markup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos with consomé, Birria mulita, Consomé dip
What makes it special: Birria that stays juicy and built to be dipped, not just eaten.
Worthy Picks
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A no-frills neighborhood taqueria built for quick, satisfying Mexican comfort—tacos, burritos, and plates that hit hardest when you lean into classic proteins. It’s the kind of spot that works best as a repeatable weeknight order rather than a special-occasion destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Carnitas burrito, Chilaquiles
What makes it special: Fast, affordable tacos and burritos that stay reliably satisfying.
#5
Tacos Rosita
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A low-profile taco stop that’s about straightforward value—simple setups, direct flavors, and a menu that rewards ordering the classics. Best as a practical neighborhood option when you want a quick taco fix without the fuss.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lengua tacos, Carnitas tacos, Horchata (when available)
What makes it special: Fast taco-truck energy with a tight, no-frills menu.